most of which is young vines of 15+ years though there is a parcel approximating 15% of the total with ~40 years of age)

here the nose is quite restrained but exceptionally elegant and pure with white flower

This is very definitely and ‘buy and forget it somewhere deep in the cellar’ wine

expressive character

Readers who prefer more aromatic complexity might prefer to cellar the 2012 for another few years

Canon (Saint Emilion) Size:6x750ml most of which is youngA beautiful moment to be drinking this wine as it edges towards tertiary flavours. Beginning to soften around the edges now, with waves of brushed leather, walnut, dried roses and earth, together with the fresh acidities of its limestone soils. Supple tannins, finessed and fine, with juicy raspberry puree and blackberry fruits. 55% new oak, harvest September 23 to 30